We have an exciting opportunity for a proven senior leader to join the non-teaching staff Senior Leadership Team (SSMT), reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), supporting colleagues in the delivery of the school’s ambitious, strategic, and operational plan.
The core purpose of the role is to support and manage all estates related aspects across assigned premises within Taunton School, and its subsidiary companies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, whilst maximizing the value added and best use of funds. You will have day-to-day leadership responsibility for a team which includes the Estates Manager, the Housekeeping Manager, the Head of Grounds, and the Environmental Health and Safety Manager.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate successful senior leadership within complex organisations, which includes leading people, managing resources effectively, thinking strategically, delivering results, and motivating others. You will need to demonstrate elevated levels of energy and be able to clearly think and communicate with others. Alongside that, you will possess emotional intelligence and be a down-to-earth team player.
Prior experience in the Education sector is not a prerequisite but you must be able to demonstrate understanding of the independent boarding sector and have a commitment to developing contextual knowledge that fully supports Taunton School’s values and ethos.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a team where children are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that children are safe, loved, respected, encouraged, and cared for.
We aspire to deliver exceptional every day, whilst creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals can thrive and be celebrated. Our 3 cornerstone values are Humility, Engagement and Kindness. If this sounds like a cultural fit for you, and you meet the job requirements, we would love to hear from you.
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for receipt of applications is Midnight on Sunday 16th March 2025.
Long list Teams Interviews will take place w/c 17th March 2025. Shortlist final interviews will take place at the school week commencing 24th March 2025.
MORE INFORMATION & HOW TO APPLY
Please read the accompanying Candidate Information Pack for more information regarding the School and
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The salary for the role is £52,000 - £60,00 plus benefits.
We encourage you to apply even if you feel that you do not meet all the required qualifications. Frequently cited statistics show that women and underrepresented groups are more likely to only apply to jobs if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We encourage you to break that statistic and apply if you think you have what it takes to join us.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Taunton School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, nationality, religion, disability, or age. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups.
Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience) in selection and recruitment.
SAFEGUARDING
Taunton School operates in a regulated sector and adheres to the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) statutory guidance. We are committed to working together to safeguard children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you are shortlisted for interview the HR team may carry out an online search via Google to check presence and activity, as part of the School’s due diligence. As a regulated sector we are required to request references prior to interview unless your permission is not granted.
Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and pre-employment checks as part of the School’s due diligence, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. These include, but are not limited to, ID and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, a successful enhanced DBS check, and satisfactory online searches.
This job is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subsequent amendments. You are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which would otherwise be considered as ‘spent’. All applicants must therefore declare all previous convictions and cautions, including those that would normally be considered "spent", except those that are classed as protected offences.
It is a condition of employment that the employee should not have been convicted of a criminal offence against children, nor have been dismissed from or resigned from a previous employer for misconduct of a similar nature.
If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful. Due to numbers of applications received for our jobs, we do not provide feedback at this stage.